Light rail

Gush Etzion, Efrat, to be easily accessible to Jerusalem by light rail under new proposal

The proposed train line would mark the first direct rail connection between Gush Etzion and the capital, as the region continues to grow and make other major road improvements.

A rendering of the planned light rail connection between Gush Etzion and Jerusalem.
Israel Police responding to haredi (ultra-Orthodox) protest near Shabbat Square in Jerusaelm, June 19, 2026.

Ultra-Orthodox protesters block traffic, set fire on road near Jerusalem's Shabbat Square

 Trial runs of the new Metropolitan Light Rail in Yaffo-Tel Aviv. The Light Rail will run through Tel Aviv and surrounding central cities. August 01, 2023.

Victory for the Negev vision: Light Rail will reach gates of the intelligence campus - opinion

Jerusalem Light Rail

Grapevine: Kudos and complaints


Rebuild Jerusalem: The largest construction projects in Israel's capital

Armed with the largest municipal budget in the city’s history, Mayor Moshe Lion has moved strongly to implement the campaign promises he made in 2018.

 ‘THE CITY of Jerusalem has undergone a real revolution in recent years,’ says Mayor Moshe Lion.

Haredi light-rail riots mastermind explains why he protests

"We are here to stay. The sooner the authorities grasp and understand this, the better it will be. We are not going anywhere and we will never accept this plan as it is proposed."

A SEA of haredim rally against the light rail at the corner of Bar Ilan Street, December 7, 2020.

Bennett-Lapid have to face Biden as China’s tentacles grow in Israel

Chinese company banned in US competing for Tel Aviv light rail tender to be decided in coming days.

Labour workers seen at the construction site of the new Seaport in Ashdod, Southern Israel, April 12, 2016.

Petah Tikva light rail train sets out for first test ride

The Gush Dan light rail project marked a significant milestone when official trips along the overpass route on Jabotinsky Street in Petah Tikva were officially launched.

An illustration of the Tel Aviv light rail Purple Line.

Rav Kav travel cards to be reinstated for east Jerusalem residents

Residents of east Jerusalem have not been able to use Rav Kav cards since the beginning of 2020 after then-transportation minister Bezalel Smotrich announced an expected year-long pause.

Rav Kav 521

This week in Jerusalem: Getting high

A round-up of city affairs.

KADOSH CAFÉ has made the move to Tzohar kashrut certification

Jerusalem's light rail: CityPass out, CFIR in

Some interesting changes have already arrived with the new management.

Israelis are seen boarding the light rail on Jaffa Street in Jerusalem after the coronavirus lockdown ends, on February 8, 2021.

Jerusalem's light rail: CityPass out, CFIR in

Some interesting changes have already arrived with the new management.

People walk near the light rail in the centre of Jerusalem

This week in Jerusalem - A round-up of city affairs

What has been going on in Israel's capital this week?

LARGER WASTE receptacles will help eliminate the trash accumulating on the tayelet

Jerusalem snow: Schools to start late Thursday - full details

The city’s light rail began operation at 7:00 a.m.

Jerusalem awakes to snow, February 18, 2021